Kampfar, formed in 1994, was born from the ashes of the mighty MOCK, in the… Read Full Bio ↴Kampfar, formed in 1994, was born from the ashes of the mighty MOCK, in the early times of Norwegian Black Metal. The whole idea is to make music inspired by the nordic nature, folklores and myths. 'Kampfar' translates to Odin/Wodan.
After releasing a demo in 1995, their first release was the self-titled EP Kampfar, by Season of Mist in 1996 followed by full length Mellom skogkledde aaser by Malicious Records in 1997. Being a studio band, without spending time on live shows or tours and with no intentions to slow down they released another EP Norse in 1998, and full length Fra underverdenen in 1999 both on Hammerheart Records. Then there were 7 years of studio silence although they began to play their first live shows in 2004.
Signing to Napalm records, they released three full length albums on that label: Kvass (2006), Heimgang (2008), & Mare (2011). All were well received by critics and listeners alike. Thus completed their contract with Napalm.
Their next releases were two singles leading up to their sixth full length album, 2014's Djevelmakt released by Indie Recordings.

Members:
Dolk - Vocals (also drums from '94-'03) (Mock, ex-Gruesome)
Ask (as II13) - Drums, Vocals (ex-Graven Image, ex-Mondvolland, others)
Jon - Bass (Fester, ex-Carpathian Full Moon, ex-Gruesome, many others)
Ole Hartvigsen - Guitars, (ex-Utumno now called Emancer, Mistur)
Ex-members:
Thomas Andreassen - Guitars (also bass from '94-'03)

Volvevers
Kampfar Lyrics

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Hшr! Visdomskall
Volvevers

Sakte fall
Kroppsskall
Fossekall
Dyrenakke

Muddersnш
Ugrшd
Siste brшd
Jжvelhakke

Gandekult
Utsult
Kistefullt
Dragedokke

Vettemoss
Geistbloss
Kattetross
Galgerbakke

Smak av
Siste kamp

Syn av
Svartstank

Hшr!
Volvevers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kampfar's song Volvevers are cryptic and enigmatic, leaving much to interpretation. The verses evoke images of nature and the elements: slow falls, animal skulls, rushing waterfalls, mud and weeds. Pagan symbols and motifs are also present, like the dragedokke (dragon doll), the gandekult (spirit cult) and the galgerbakke (gallows hill).

The chorus, "Hшr! Visdomskall Volvevers" (Listen! Wisdom skulls of the seeresses), could be seen as a call to ancestral knowledge and a connection to the divine. The last two lines of the chorus, "Smak av siste kamp, syn av svartstank" (Taste of the last battle, vision of black stench), add to the ominous and foreboding tone of the song, hinting at a struggle and a final reckoning.

Overall, Volvevers seems to be a spiritual and existential meditation on mortality, nature, and ancestral heritage, with a touch of pagan mysticism and mythology.

Line by Line Meaning

Hшr! Visdomskall
Listen! Calls of wisdom

Volvevers
The seeress's prophecy

Sakte fall
Slow descent

Kroppsskall
Corpse shells

Fossekall
Waterfall call

Dyrenakke
Animal necks

Muddersnш
Mud swamp

Ugrшd
Undergrowth

Siste brшd
Last bread

Jжvelhakke
Devil's hatchet

Gandekult
Cult of spirits